St. Luke's Thoracic Surgery Specialists
Thoracic Surgery • Bristol, PA • Since 1872
About
Summary: - St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a nonprofit health system headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, with 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - It serves as a teaching and research institution through affiliations with medical schools and other educational partners. - The network employs tens of thousands of staff (estimates range from 6,179 in one highlight to 23,000+; current figures may vary by source/date) and operates multiple locations, including in Bethlehem and surrounding areas. Luke’s, SLUHN operates thoracic/cardiothoracic services within its Bethlehem/Lehigh Valley footprint, but there is no explicit listing in the provided highlights of a standalone practice named “Thoracic Surgical Associates” within St. Luke’s Bristol. For precise provider listings and office locations, check SLUHN’s official site or contact the network’s main lines. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit health network - Primary location: Bethlehem, PA - Network reach: 16 campuses, 350+ locations across PA/NJ - Services: Primary, secondary, tertiary care; teaching/research affiliations - Website: slhn.org Luke’s Bethlehem facilities.
Clinic Type
Thoracic Surgery
Address
701 Ostrum Street, Suite 501, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone
484-526-3950
mystlukes@sluhn.org
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00AM–4:30PM
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Monday 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Tuesday 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Wednesday 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Thursday 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- St. Luke's (location page for Thoracic Surgery Specialists—Bethlehem doctors pavilion): 4.9 stars (22 reviews)
- Yelp: rating not shown in provided snippet (not shown in provided snippet)
- DocSpot (Dr. William R. Burfeind Jr.): 4.92 out of 5 stars (106 ratings)
Patients praise
- High surgeon expertise/knowledge and overall helpful team experience reported
- Some patients describe a “great experience” with the care team
Common complaints
- Complaints about perceived unprofessional behavior and inconsistent messaging from a Physician Assistant during consultation
- Negative experiences on Yelp-style commentary about scheduling/responsibility (“wasn’t their fault”)
"“Had a great experience with this team. The surgeon was incredibly knowledgeable...”"
— drracheleidelman.com page summarizing reviews for St. Luke's Thoracic Surgical Associates (Bethlehem)"Review described a Physician Assistant as “almost militant” and said she stated the necessity of mass removal, which the surgeon contradicted; reviewer also reported unprofessional behavior such as criticizing other surgeons."
— drracheleidelman.com page summarizing reviews for St. Luke's Thoracic Surgical Associates (Bethlehem)"“Be sure to call a day they are unable to control their schedules! They will always say it wasn't their fault!”"
— m.yelp.com (Yelp mobile) listing for St. Luke's Thoracic Surgical Associates (Bethlehem)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest Earns Top National Rating for Cardiothoracic Surgery | Lehigh Valley Health Network — Aug 25, 2025
- St. Luke's University Health Network designated as Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Center | Health news | buckscountyherald.com — Mar 12, 2026
- St. Luke’s University Health Network uses new device for heart valve treatment – Lehigh Valley Press — Jan 10, 2026
- St. Luke’s University Health Network designated as Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Center, expanding access to specialized lung care | The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley — Mar 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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